Hazlet Rear-End Collisions Lead to $420K Award for Bilateral Shoulder Injuries

Injury Type: Shoulder injuries, bilateral (both shoulders)

Accident Type: Rear-end collisions

Award Amount: $420,000

Location: Hazlet, New Jersey

Following two separate motor vehicle accidents at different intersections, the plaintiff suffered significant injuries to both shoulders, necessitating five surgeries. Both incidents involved rear-end collisions with vehicles operated by the defendants while the plaintiff’s car was stopped in traffic.

The plaintiff, along with their spouse, filed lawsuits against the defendants for negligence, seeking compensation for medical injuries and loss of consortium. Both defendants denied liability. Initially, a jury awarded $825,000 to the plaintiff and an additional $15,000 to the spouse for loss of consortium. However, the judge later reduced the total award to $420,000.

This case emphasizes the complexities of litigating personal injury claims and underscores the challenges plaintiffs face in securing compensation for their losses.

Case Reference: Dubrowa v. Martin, MONL-003020-12